Short Term Contents Insurance

Finding the right level of cover is easy using our comparison service, where you can find the specialist short term contents insurance that you need. See below for the latest deals, and fill in your details to get quotes.

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ProviderOnline DiscountLevel of CoverSpecial OffersGet Quotes
20%Standard Buildings cover up to £1million; Standard Contents cover up to £50k. Higher limits available for additional premium.Save 30%, plus another 20% when you buy online.Get Quotes >
20%Standard Buildings cover up to £500k; Standard Contents cover up to £50kUp to 50% off if you haven't claimed in the last 5 years. (Includes 25% introductory discount and a 5 year No Claims Discount. Minimum premiums apply. Offer extended to 31.03.2012)Get Quotes >
n/aUnlimited Buildings cover with a Tesco Finest policy.Free Black & Decker Dustbuster with each policy. Exclusive discount for Clubcard holders and up to 5 years no claims discount.Get Quotes >
25%Standard Buildings cover up to £500k; Standard Contents cover up to £50kSpecialist home insurance for the over 50s. Save 25% online.Get Quotes >
20%Buildings insurance – unlimited sum insured to cover full rebuilding cost of your home12 months for the price of 9. Plus double NECTAR Points for 2 Years on Sainsbury's Shopping.Get Quotes >
Up to 20%Up to £500,000 rebuilding costs. Up to £2m plus legal costs. Up to the sum insured on contents 25% introductory discount plus save up to 20% when you buy online. No claims discount.Get Quotes >
20% First Year Discount - Use Promo Code 20OFFUp to £50,000 contents cover as standard. Up to £100,000 with Elite cover If you take out combined buildings and contents cover get a further 20% discountGet Quotes >
50%Standard Buildings cover up to £400,000; Standard Contents cover up to £50k. Higher limits available for additional premium.Save 50% when you apply onlineGet Quotes >
30%Standard Buildings cover up to £500k; Standard Contents cover up to £50k30% discount when you buy onlineGet Quotes >
20%Standard Buildings cover up to £750k; Standard Contents cover up to £99k20% discount when you buy onlineGet Quotes >
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There are many reasons why you may want to buy a short term contents insurance policy:

  • You could be waiting to move into a new house
  • There could be building renovations being completed
  • Your house may have be empty whilst it is waiting to be sold
  • You may be on an extended business trip or holiday


Whatever the reason, short term contents insurance could protect your belongings whilst you are away from the property.


Most short term contents insurance will cover your household possessions from damage, fire, flood, vandalism and theft. Some companies can accommodate for individual short term contents insurance needs which can specifically focus on the level of cover and the length of time you will need. Short term contents insurance varies between companies, so it is worth familiarising yourself with the terms and conditions. This will help you to find the right cover for you.


If you are looking to take out short term contents insurance, check out the table where you can find contents insurance quotes for a wide variety of situations.